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Hidden Forces

Demetri Kofinas
United States
China
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
Inflation
Donald Trump
Russia
Israel
Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve
Fiscal Policy
NATO
Investment Strategies
Trump Administration
U.S. Foreign Policy
Industrial Policy
Political Economy
Geopolitics
U.S. Dollar
Oil Market

Get the edge with Hidden Forces where media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas gives you access to the people and ideas that matter, so you can build financial security and always stay ahead of the curve.

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In Episode 493 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with computational journalist and author John West about the surprising impermanence of the Internet, the shift from human agency to platform agency, the business models that have reshaped the ... more

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In Episode 492 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with science fiction author, journalist, and digital rights activist Cory Doctorow—who coined the term "enshittification"—about why he believes the AI bubble will prove more damaging than the 2... more

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In Episode 491 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with trade economist Chad Bown—a former chief economist at the U.S. State Department, host of the popular Trade Talks podcast, and co-author of the recently published How to Win a Trade War—abo... more

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In Episode 490 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Patrick Boyle—founder of the quantitative hedge fund Palomar Capital Management, professor of finance at King's College London and Queen Mary University of London, and host of Patrick Boyl... more

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Recent Guests

John West
Computational journalist at The Wall Street Journal and author of The Internet Will Die and So Will You
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Internet Will Die and So Will You | John West
Cory Doctorow
Science fiction author, journalist, and digital rights activist
Digital rights activism, author
Episode: The AI Enshittification Bubble | Cory Doctorow
Chad Bown
Trade economist at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, co-author of How to Win a Trade War
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: How to Win a Trade War | Chad Bown
Patrick Boyle
Founder of Palomar Capital Management; finance professor
Palomar Capital Management; King's College London; Queen Mary University of London
Episode: SpaceX, Europe's China Problem, and the Populist Backlash | Patrick Boyle
Mary Bridges
Historian of 20th-century America; senior fellow at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Episode: How America Built A Durable Dollar Empire | Mary Bridges
Jonathan Kirshner
Professor of political science and international studies at Boston College and political economy at Cornell University
Boston College; Cornell University
Episode: The Strong Do What They Can and Suffer What They Must | Jonathan Kirshner
Vali Nasr
Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Iran's New Grand Strategy | Vali Nasr
Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and leading authority on energy, geopolitics and the global economy
S&P Global (Vice Chairman)
Episode: Schrödinger's Strait and the New Energy Order | Daniel Yergin
Ian Shapiro
Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: After the Fall: Reckoning with the End of History | Ian Shapiro

Host

Demetri Kofinas
Host of the show, known for in-depth interviews on geopolitics, economics, and technology.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • SMP

    So much propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    InHouTX
    United States4 months ago
  • Demetri is a great host

    Especially when by being open minded he exposes “intellectual-yet-idiots” like Bruno Macaes. Overall, be brings a fascinating array of thinkers on and that makes for a lively show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Certaminis Princeps
    United States5 months ago
  • Finally, my delayed thank you!

    I’ve been listening to Demetri Kofinas for so long and being thinking of writing a five star review for a lot as well. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do it due to my choice of podcast. With iPad I can finally finish this.

    I appreciate all the talks and books and lately the newsletters. I need to work out my payment method so that I can pay some fees. You know I am cut off from the rest of the world.

    Thank You Thank you Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notallwhowanderislost
    United States7 months ago
  • Could be better

    Podcast has an interesting premise and a nice variety of guests. Weak link is the host babbling on about his personal views and interrupting his guests. Painful to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Concernedeconomist
    United States7 months ago
  • Serious TDS

    It was ok before 2025. Then Demetri keeps interrupting guests with political views that no one cares. Just go listening to Pod save America if you like that kinda contents.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Schytw
    Taiwan8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, rigorous discussions with high-caliber guests.
High-quality episode prep and deep dives on geopolitics and tech are frequently praised.
Overall, listeners appreciate the breadth of topics and intellectual curiosity.
A mix of praise and critique exists regarding consistency and pace across episodes.
Some listeners feel the host can interrupt or push personal views too often.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#120
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#134
Canada/Business
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#210
Australia/Business
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#93
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#113
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#166
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

SpaceX, Europe's China Problem, and the Populist Backlash | Patrick Boyle
Q: So you are the goat in the world of smart person podcasting. I mean, you just keep crushing it.
A playful moment; the guest explains his approach to content and how consistent output and deep research drive growth, while emphasizing passion for learning and research as the engine behind his successful channel.
How America Built A Durable Dollar Empire | Mary Bridges
Q: Why did National City Bank end up absorbing IBC, and what did that mean for the international banking network?
National City leveraged its scale to standardize and expand the network, keeping IBC's staff and buildings to preserve continuity while gradually integrating operations under a larger national framework.
After the Fall: Reckoning with the End of History | Ian Shapiro
Q: What was the core reason NATO enlargement occurred despite concerns about Russia?
The Clinton administration pursued enlargement as a domestic political move and a pragmatic path of least resistance, while the administration underestimated how Russian perceptions of these moves would destabilize relations; they believed they could sequence integration with East Europe while managing Russia, but in practice expansion continued and contributed to later tensions.
AI Governance and the National Security State | Dean W. Ball
Q: What is AI in Dean Ball's terms, and how does he conceptualize intelligence?
AI is machines that can think in flexible, human-like ways using statistical approaches to model data; intelligence, in his view, is the ability to infer patterns from data observations and to compress information into useful concepts that enable predictions and meaning."
How Demographics Will Break the Bond Market | Manoj Pradhan
Q: What are the political economy implications for Social Security in an aging society?
Politicians may delay addressing looming deficits and bailouts until crises emerge; the solutions likely involve gradual reforms or managed debt growth, with elections influenced by how boldly leaders address the fiscal cliff.

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A thoughtful interview-driven program exploring geopolitics, technology, and macroeconomic trends through high-profile guests from policy, journalism, and academia. Episodes often dissect US foreign policy, great-power competition, AI governance, and energy markets, with a focus on how world events shape markets, technology, and public policy. Notable is a willingness to challenge conventional narratives and push for deeper frameworks, while keeping complex topics accessible for listeners seeking to understand global risk and opportunity. The show stands out for its rigorous guest selection, data-informed analysis, and a provocative, curiosity-driven lens on how power evolves in a multipolar world.

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Recent guests on Hidden Forces include:

1. John West
2. Cory Doctorow
3. Chad Bown
4. Patrick Boyle
5. Mary Bridges
6. Jonathan Kirshner
7. Vali Nasr
8. Daniel Yergin

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